Finding the right camping gear can make or break a trip, especially when you’re camping with kids. At Mom Goes Camping, gear reviews come from real use in the field, not just spec sheets. From the mountains of Serbia to trails across the Balkans and beyond, every product recommendation on this site has been tested in actual camping conditions with children in tow.
This category covers everything you need to camp comfortably and safely as a family: tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, camp kitchens, lighting, backpacks, child carriers, and more. You’ll find honest comparisons, budget-friendly picks, and ultralight options for families who want to move fast on the trail without sacrificing comfort at camp.
Whether you’re outfitting your first camping trip or upgrading gear you’ve had for years, the reviews here are written to help you spend your money wisely. No sponsored fluff, no gear you don’t actually need. Just honest recommendations from a mom who has been camping with her kids for over a decade.
One “luxury” backpacking item which can be really worth its weight is a skillet or frying pan. Having one greatly increases the types of foods you can make on the trail. For example, you’ll be able to cook up pancakes, quessadillas, sausage, cinnamon rolls, eggs you got during refueling trips in town, and even pizzas.
Best Lightweight Frying Pans and Skillets for Backpacking Read More »
For years, I used a self-inflating sleeping pad or foam pad when backpacking. When I finally switched over to an inflatable pad, I was surprised at how annoying it was to blow up.
Ultralight Pumps for Sleeping Pads? 4 Options Read More »
When Oukitel first asked me to review one of their smartphones, I was a bit confused. I write about camping and backpacking. What do phones have to do with that? Then I saw the Oukitel rugged phone selection and got excited. Yes, I wanted one of these. It didn’t hurt that my current phone was
Oukitel Rugged Phones Review (Field Tested) Read More »
Buying mittens for my daughter each season used to be painful. It’s not just because good mittens are expensive and she will probably just get one season out of them. It was also because she’d lose at least one pair of those expensive mittens each season!
Solved: 6 Ways to Keep Kids from Losing their Mittens this Winter Read More »
If you want to take your baby or toddler outdoors in cold weather, they need to be dressed in layers – starting with the right base layer. Here I will go over the best options for baby and toddler base layers, including budget picks and how to save money.
Best Base Layers for Babies and Young Toddlers Read More »
Getting a toddler dressed in winter is frustrating enough (so many layers to put on!), but it’s even more challenging when they keep taking their mittens off. Or, if you are lucky enough to have a toddler which actually wears mittens without a fight, the mittens still end up falling off.